Penrith to Consett
52.82 miles (85 km)
Travel from Penrith in the Cumbrian Lake District along the C2C National Cycle route to Consett in Durham. This can be completed as the 2nd leg of the C2C ride following from Whitehaven to Penrith.
Highlights on this ride include spectacular views of the Penines and a number of cycle friendly off road tracks.
Also of interest are the Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone circles near Penrith and the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne Valley (below).
Penrith to Consett Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map
Penrith to Consett Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map
Penrith to Consett OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Penrith to Consett Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The Lakes And Dales Loop starts in Penrith. The 196 mile circular ride explores some of the best scenery in the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the River Eden Valley.